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ADOPTION ADVOCACY While LWB is not an adoption agency, our offered to help children find their forever fam- hope is for every child possible in our pro- ilies as well. grams to find a permanent home. We contin- ued our efforts to educate potential parents • In 2013, 27 children we advocated for through our Adopt Special Needs website and were matched or adopted! our daily blog. We also continued public ad- vocacy for children in our programs who were • Thousands of children helped by LWB not quickly chosen for adoption after their files now live in countries around the world. became available. Nine adoption grants were “Family is not about blood. It is about who is willing to hold your hand when you need it the most.” Unknown LWB 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 12